This
craft level is comprised of the following modules. Students may enroll for the entire craft level, or take a single module to focus on specific skills. For more information contact training@abcnys.org.
Installing Flexible Foam Insulation
Covers proper tool use and procedures for installing flexible foam insulation, including how to cut and install flexible foam insulation on pipe fittings, valves, flanges, equipment, and air ducts.
Installing Blanket Insulation for Ducts
Covers fiberglass blanket installation to ducts and apparatus and discusses vapor-sealed blanket insulation facings.
Installing Board Insulation for Ducts
Covers fiberglass board insulation applications, such as cutting fiberglass board insulation to fit over standing seams and stiffeners, vapor-seal applications, and cutting and installing fiberglass board insulation on round or oval ducts.
Installing Calcium Silicate/Expanded Perlite Pipe Insulation
Discusses the safe handling and storage of calcium silicate pipe insulation, how to make accurate cuts, and how to install single- and double-layers of calcium silicate pipe insulation.
Installing Mineral Wool Insulation
Describes the measuring requirements for mineral wool insulation and how to cut and score mineral wool insulation. Also discusses the various attachments used on mineral wool, installation methods, sealing requirements, and how to use pin welding equipment.
Installing Rigid Foam Insulation
Covers the proper use of tools; handling and storage of rigid foam insulation; measuring, cutting, installing, and sealing rigid foam plastic and cellular glass insulation; cryogenic installation; expansion joints; contraction joints; and vapor stops.
Installing Board and Block Insulation
Covers the measuring requirements of board and block insulation; scoring, beveling, and cutting methods; and how to install board and block insulation on fl at or curved surfaces and on large diameter tanks.
Cement and Fabric Finishes & Mastics
Covers the proper use of finishing tools, cleanup and protection procedures, and the limitations of cements, fabric finishes, and mastics.
Plumbing Systems
Covers cold and hot water plumbing systems, drainage systems in buildings, insulation requirements on plumbing systems, and piping hook-ups.
Chilled and Hot Water Heating Systems
Covers chilled and hot water heating and dual-temperature systems, including the types of pipes and equipment used in various systems. Explains which systems require insulation and why.